Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the decision of the Kurdish militant group PKK to disarm. 'Their decision is important for strengthening Turkey's security, regional peace and our people's brotherhood,' he said. Iraq also welcomed the move, with the Iraqi Foreign Ministry stating: 'This announcement represents a real opportunity to advance peace efforts and end conflicts. This development leads to reconsidering the justifications for foreign forces' presence on Iraqi soil. We support all efforts that will establish peace and stability.'